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3.1 / 10(440 votes)IMDbR20031h 30m$13.8M Worldwide GrossCanada, Germany, United States of America

House of the Dead

“You won't last the night.”

Synopsis

On an island off the coast, a techno rave party attracts a diverse group of college coeds and a Coast Guard officer. Soon, they discover that their X-laced escapades are to be interrupted by zombies and monsters that attack them on the ground, from the air, and in the sea, ruled by an evil entity.

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House Of The Dead Trailer (2003)

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Encuentro Latinoamericano de Cine elcine PUCP

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 10, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 25, 2004

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$12M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$13.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.15x

+$1.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $12MWorldwide: $13.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Uwe Boll
Screenplay & Story
Dave Parker, Mark A. Altman
Original Score
Reinhard Besser
Original Title
House of the Dead
Country of Origin
Canada, Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$12M
Worldwide Gross
$13.8M
Production Studios
Herold Productions, Boll Kino Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG, Mindfire Entertainment, Brightlight Pictures, Artisan Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Uwe Boll

Screenplay & Story

Dave Parker, Mark A. Altman

Original Score & Music

Reinhard Besser

Director of Photography

Mathias Neumann

Film Editing

David M. Richardson

Producers

Christoph Nuehlen, Wolfgang Herold, Dan Bates, Daniel S. Kletzky, Mark A. Altman

Department Leadership Roster

Christoph Nuehlen

Producer

Wolfgang Herold

Producer

David M. Richardson

David M. Richardson

Editor

Dave Parker

Dave Parker

Screenplay

Shawn Williamson

Producer

Uwe Boll

Uwe Boll

Producer

Mathias Neumann

Mathias Neumann

Director of Photography

Mark A. Altman

Mark A. Altman

Screenplay

Uwe Boll

Uwe Boll

Director

Reinhard Besser

Original Music Composer

Dean Choe

Stunt Coordinator

Tink

Production Design

Paul Cormack

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaR
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for House of the Dead.

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Frequently Asked Questions About House of the Dead

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is House of the Dead about?

On an island off the coast, a techno rave party attracts a diverse group of college coeds and a Coast Guard officer. Soon, they discover that their X-laced escapades are to be interrupted by zombies and monsters that attack them on the ground, from the air, and in the sea, ruled by an evil entity.

Who directed House of the Dead?

House of the Dead was directed by Uwe Boll.

Who stars in House of the Dead?

The principal cast of House of the Dead includes Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Clint Howard, Ona Grauer, Sonya Salomaa.

When was House of the Dead released and how long is it?

House of the Dead was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of House of the Dead?

House of the Dead had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $13.8M at the worldwide box office (1.15 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for House of the Dead?

The original motion picture soundtrack for House of the Dead was composed by Reinhard Besser.

What is the age rating and content advisory for House of the Dead?

House of the Dead holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).